Abstract:In
this lesson, students, working individually, with partners or small groups, will
use various websites to investigate the role of Black soldiers and Black
regiments in the American Civil War.The
student activities are independent of one another and do not need to be
completed in order or even by all students.Each activity culminates in a student created product.

Students will read accounts of the battles
fought in by Black regiments, especially the Battle of Cripens Farm and the
Battle of Fort Wagner, through the documents on the Legion of Valor website and
other internet sites.It is to be
noted that Medals of Honor were presented to Black soldiers in both of these
battles.

Topic: Andrew's Raiders: The Great
Locomotive Chase and the roles of Civilian Spies

Abstract: In this lesson, students,
working individually, with partners or small groups, will use various websites
to investigate the role of Andrew's Raiders, a group of civilian and military
spies in the American Civil War. The student activities are independent of one
another and do not need to be completed in order or even by all students. Each
activity culminates in a student created product.

Students will read accounts of the Great
Locomotive Chase, through the documents on the Legion of Valor website and other
internet sites. It is to be noted that Medals of Honor were presented to some of
the members of Andrew's Raiders, but the civilian participants were not eligible

Abstract: In this lesson, students,
working individually, with partners or small groups, will use various websites
to investigate the role medicine and doctors played during the American Civil
War. The student activities are independent of one another and do not need to be
completed in order or even by all students. Each activity culminates in a
student created product.

Students will read accounts of surgeons
and doctors, through the documents on the Legion of Valor website and other
internet sites. It is to be noted that Medals of Honor were presented to doctors
and surgeons during the Civil War.

Abstract: In this lesson, students,
working individually, with partners or small groups, will use various websites
to investigate the role Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders played during the
Spanish-American War. The student activities are independent of one another and
do not need to be completed in order or even by all students. Each activity
culminates in a student created product.

Students will read accounts of cavalry and
infantry soldiers, through the documents on the Legion of Valor website and
other internet sites. It is to be noted that Medals of Honor were presented to
many of the participants in the Battle for San Juan Hill.

Abstract: In this lesson, students,
working individually, with partners or small groups, will use various websites
to investigate the role African American soldiers played during World War II.
The student activities are independent of one another and do not need to be
completed in order or even by all students. Each activity culminates in a
student created product.

Students will read accounts of the African
American soldiers, through the documents on the Legion of Valor website and
other internet sites. It is to be noted that no Medals of Honor were presented
to African American soldiers during World War II. It was not until 1996, that
seven African American soldiers were honored by President Clinton with the Medal
of Honor.